Bird Seed Energy Bars Recipe
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Bird Seed Energy Bars

By: Amy E. 
"These bars are full of crunchy seeds, wheat germ, and rolled oats for fiber, and protein. Since they keep in the freezer for months, I love to grab them straight from the freezer and pack them for snacks on the ski hill."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (78)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup flax seeds
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x14 inch ovenproof baking dish.
  2. Mix the rolled oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, and flour together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, canola oil, vanilla, and salt until evenly blended., and stir into the oat mixture. Stir in the flax seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and chocolate chips. Use your hands to mix the ingredients, and press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 2 inch bars.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 339 | Total Fat: 16.7g | Cholesterol: 18mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2009 by mommyofthree   view full review
I made a healthier lower fat version that turned out really great. I used 1/2 cup applesauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Margaret M   view full review
I love this recipe! I did as the other reviewer suggested. 1/2 applesauce and 1/2 oil and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by trinkapuppy   view full review
Great alternative to preservative filled and/or pricey grocery store granola bars. Perfect on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by Bob E.   view full review
I haven't tried this recipe yet, but judging by other reviews i'm sure it will be a good one....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Tony Harris   view full review
WoW, this is my new goto meal replacement/snack/energy bar. Better than any granola/fiber...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by PREGOCOOK   view full review
I love finding *healthy* snack choices for my family and although I usually don't try recipes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by moxie & mirth   view full review
These are surprisingly very good! Not 'very good, for health food' good. Just plain good! 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by His child   view full review
These were great. I wrote down all of the suggested "additions" from other reviewers and am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by UrbanRasberi   view full review
I used flaxseed, cranberries, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds. I thought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2010 by Cookiewoman   view full review
I tried adding the extra egg, too, and thought they were a little too soft, but still very...

 

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